Recreation Specialist: Youth, Camps and Special Events

Bachelor’s degree with major coursework in Recreation Management or related field, supplemented by one (1) year of experience in recreational programming.

Skills & Abilities
         Experience and interest in working with youth programming, families, and children.
         Strong written and verbal communication
         Collaboration and adaptability
         Ability to work independently, problem-solve, and efficiently attend to details.
         Proven record of providing quality customer service
         Ability to follow safety guidelines and exercise judgment in all aspects of responsibility.
         Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher)
         CPR/AED Certification or ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire.
         Valid Illinois Driver’s License

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
      Required to sit, stand, walk, bend, talk, and hear; use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with        hands and arms.
      Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate computers and various pieces of office equipment.
      Specific vision abilities are required and include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
      May occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds; may infrequently lift and/or move objects 50 pounds or greater with staff assistance.